Converting Units of Measurement: Solving Real World Weight Problems

This lesson teaches how to solve real-world weight problems by converting units of measurement. It covers customary system conversions, such as ounces to pounds, and provides examples using tables to identify patterns. A real-world problem involving calculating dog food needs over 90 days is solved, emphasizing the importance of converting units correctly and checking the final answer. The lesson concludes with a reminder to always verify the question's requirements before finalizing the solution.

What is the equivalent of 2,000 pounds in the customary system?

• 1 ton

• 1,000 ounces

• 500 kilograms

• 2 tons

How many pounds are there in 128 ounces?

• 6 pounds

• 8 pounds

• 10 pounds

• 12 pounds

If a dog eats 4 ounces of food twice a day, how many ounces does it eat in one day?

• 10 ounces

• 8 ounces

• 6 ounces

• 4 ounces

How many ounces of dog food does Mrs. Evans need for 90 days?

• 720 ounces

• 900 ounces

• 800 ounces

• 640 ounces

What is the final step in solving the dog food problem?

• Multiply ounces by 16

• Convert pounds to ounces

• Convert ounces to pounds

• Add 16 ounces to the total

How many pounds of dog food should Mrs. Evans buy for 90 days?

• 42 pounds

• 45 pounds

• 48 pounds

• 40 pounds

Why is it important to reread the question before finalizing the answer?

• To confirm the question's requirements

• To check for spelling errors

• To verify the math calculations

• To ensure the units are correct